Mets explode in 10th vs. Nats for second straight night
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Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer to cap a five-run 10th inning Tuesday night for the resurgent New York Mets, who beat the host Washington Nationals 7-2 in the second game of a four-game series.
The Mets, who scored six runs in the 10th inning Monday night before hanging on for a 9-7 victory, have won 20 of 28 to move over .500 at 42-41. The Nationals have lost seven of eight